Shares of Facebook fell as much as 4% in intraday trading on Thursday after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Federal Trade Commission was considering an injunction against the company.
If obtained, the court order could block Facebook’s plans to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger, according to the report.
The news came amid months of scrutiny of the plans, which Facebook first considered in January, according to the report. Facebook has said that its plans to merge certain platforms are to make them better for users, not to eliminate competition or steer clear of regulations.